ETHEL VAN TASSELL REILLY SUTTON

Ethel VanTassell Reilly Sutton, 93, of Kingston, NY, formerly of Esopus,NY, born in Newburgh, passed away on March 2nd.

A graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Mrs. Sutton worked for the Newburgh News, IBM, and served as Esopus Postmaster for over 20 years.

She is survived by her son, Michael Reilly of Ft. Myers, FL; daughters: Elizabeth "Dolly" Decker of Rifton, NY, Kathleen Steeger of Kingston, Sharon Boyd of Northridge, CA; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husbands: David E. Reilly Sr., and Lawrence Sutton. She is also predeceased by her sons: David E. Reilly Jr. USMC, James R. Reilly, USMC and Dennis M. Reilly USAF. She was a proud Gold Star Mother.

Calling hours are from 4 to 7p.m. Tuesday, with a service at 11a.m. on Wednesday at Keyser Funeral Services, 216 Broadway, Port Ewen, NY.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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